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'Soul Calibur III' (PS2) - 8 New Screens

Soul Calibur III offers the series' hallmarks of exhilarating sword-fighting action and profound martial arts while also delivering highly improved graphics and sound effects to create a unique gaming experience. It also features a Character Creation Mode, which allows players to create original warriors.

The Soul Calibur, a holy sword, has been created to oppose to the Soul Edge, an evil sword which corrupts human souls.

The power of the Soul Edge drove many adventurers and mighty warriors to seek the sword. Every time the evil sword rises, the Soul Calibur will rise to fight the brutality. The countless severe battles between these swords became legendary throughout the decades.

Towards the end of the 16th Century, the two opposing blades have risen again to the centre stage once more. The eternal tale of legendary rivalry is to be retold again...

Features

Globally popular sword-fighting action gameplay style

Substantial number of gameplay modes

'Character creation' mode allows player to create an original character

World-class fighting system

Superb graphics

Dramatic events

3 new innovative characters

Zasalamel (tentative): This mysterious man desires to raise the evil sword. He drags those who witness the sharp light from his giant scythe to the abyss of death.

Tira (tentative): An angel of death from the darkness with a bird-like grace, she plays with lives using her Ring Blade.

Setsuka (tentative): The wandering beauty on a lonely journey. She lives for her revenge with a sword hidden in her umbrella.

An unprecedented number of modes in the series' history

Character Creation Mode: Allows the player to customise appearance, weapons and roles of a character

Story Mode: Offers stories of great depth, unique to each character

Lost Chronicle Mode: Offers the hybrid combination of combat strategy simulation and fighting game elements